Response to Government’s review of Local Enterprise Partnerships

Mark Duddridge, Chairman of the
Cornwall & Isles of Scilly LEP, said: “We welcome the Government’s
conclusions and recommendations from its review of Local Enterprise
Partnerships and its continued commitment to support LEPs in their delivery of
locally-driven, long-term economic growth.

“We are excited about leading
the development and delivery of a Local Industrial Strategy for Cornwall and
the Isles of Scilly that is underpinned by a strong evidence base and local
consultation, and we welcome the Government’s aim to agree these strategies
with all areas of England by 2020.

“The LEP is proud of its record
of collaboration especially with the private sector in shaping economic
strategy for our region, including the 10 Opportunities investment prospectus
and the Space Action Plan published earlier this year. We will continue to work
hard to promote prosperity for the businesses and communities of Cornwall and
the Isles of Scilly.”